The Instrument of Government was the first constitution of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and was also the first codified, written constitution used in England. It was drafted by Major General John Lambert in 1653.
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1. Instrument of Government (Wikipedia)
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The Instrument of Government was the first constitution of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland and was also the first codified and writt
In Era: The Early Modern Period, lead paragraph and infobox, date
Infobox date: Start date and age-16 December 1653; (Installation of the Lord Protector)
View the Source2. Instrument of Government (1653) (Wikipedia)
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drafted by Major-General John Lambert in 1653
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